Monday, August 27, 2007

Greater involvement of HIV carriers needed to reduce stigma and discrimination

Nhan Dan Online - The Vietnam Women’s Union, United Nations Volunteers (UNV) and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), are organising a national workshop entitled “Turning the Tide: Promotion of the Greater Involvement of People Living with HIV (GIPA) and Reduction of Stigma and Discrimination” from 27 to 28 August 2007 in Hanoi.

“Addressing the stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV must be a priority for us all, and strong leadership is needed to achieve that,” said Ms Ha Thi Khiet, President of the Vietnam Women’s Union (key implementing agency of the GIPA project) and Chairwoman of the National Committee for the Advancement of Women. read more

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